AMA Air
National Records Set in Free Flight
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray provide an update on several national records set in Free Flight, recap Lee’s recent trip to the Southeast Electric Flight Festival (SEFF), announce the 2026 AMA Scholarship winners, discuss a new way to honor your modeling copilots, and much more!
AMA Air // The National Fun Fly is Back!
1,240 views Premiered Apr 10, 2026 #artemis #modelaviation #modelairplane
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray learn more about the 2026 AMA National Fun Fly from AMA District XI Vice President Phil Tallman and AMA Executive Vice President Randy Cameron, discuss how you can get your hands on 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits, interview AMA Foundation Chief Communications Officer Clarissa Poston about the details of the Pink Ribbon Good (PRG) Build Contest, and much more!
AMA Air // New Free Resources Available for Intro Pilots
1,917 views Premiered Mar 6, 2026 #modelaviation #modelairplane #modelaircraft
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray discuss new resources that are available for newcomers into the hobby, including a free Intro Pilot training resource, a new ongoing series of articles in Model Aviation magazine that cover basic airspace compliance, interview Jim Alman, the retired vice president of engineering at Cirrus Aircraft, and much more!
AMA Air // Get to Know AMA President Greg Stone
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray speak with AMA President Greg Stone to discuss his background in the hobby, as well as his vision for the future of the AMA, take a look at a new video series from the AMA Foundation, announce the date for National Model Aviation Day 2026, and much more!
AMA Air – FCC Foreign UAS Ban
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by AMA Executive Director Tyler Dobbs and AMA President Greg Stone to discuss the recent FCC Foreign UAS ban, announce the newest inductees into the AMA Hall of Fame, provide key dates for several upcoming deadlines, and much more!
AMA Air / New Addition to National Model Aviation Museum
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick reveals a new donation to the National Model Aviation Museum, interviews Steve Haston and Rachelle Haughn about the AMA Foundation’s year in review, and much more!
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New season to start in Janurary of 2022
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Events, FAA Testing, and an Exclusive Podcast!
AMA Government Affairs Director Tyler Dobbs joined Matt for the March 1 episode of AMA Air. Tyler shares some details that were just released about the Aeronautical Safety and Knowledge Test. Matt and Tyler share a few events happening around the country and let you know how to find out the current status of events in your area. Plus, learn how you can unlock an exclusive episode of The AMA Podcast! All that and more on this episode of AMA Air!
Virtual Flying: Real Fun
Virtual flying: Real fun
In this video, Matt Ruddick, Jay Smith, and Kyle Jaracz discuss flight simulators! What’s your go-to? Where are the most active online communities? How much do they cost?
RC Roundtable Has Taken Over AMA Air!
The RC Roundtable Podcast has gained access to AMA Air and taken over this episode! Join Fitz Walker, Terry Dunn, and Lee Ray to learn about new and returning AMA programs and where you can find the latest information about Remote ID. The RC Roundtable guys also hack into Jay Smith’s files to share a sneak peek of Model Aviation’s February issue, which is now available for digital subscribers!
The Tiny Whoop
Jesse Perkins, founder and creator of the Tiny Whoop, joins the AMA Podcast to talk about the origin of the most whimsical aircraft in model aviation, the Tiny Whoop.
FAA
The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
TRUST is The Recreational UAS Safety Test. It provides education and testing for recreational flyers on important safety and regulatory information. If you fly your drone recreationally under the Exception for Recreational Flyers you must pass the test before you fly.
How does the TRUST work?
The FAA provides education and testing content to FAA Approved Test Administrators of TRUST, who in turn provide the content to recreational flyers for free.
The TRUST is divided into two sections:
The first section provides you with the information needed to pass the test.
The second section is a series of multiple choice questions. You cannot fail the test. If you answer a question incorrectly you will be provided with information on why the answer you chose was incorrect and will be prompted to try again.
Upon completion of the TRUST you will receive a completion certificate. The certificate never expires however if you lose your certificate you will need to re-take the test and obtain a new certificate. Neither the test administrator, nor the FAA, will maintain personally identifiable information about the recreational flyer so it is not possible to re-print or re-issue your original certificate.
How can I take the TRUST?
You may take the free online test through any of the approved test administrators listed below.
In June 2021, the FAA announced the following entity as an FAA Approved Test Administrators of TRUST:
Register your drone with the FAA
Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. You’ll need a credit or debit card and the make and model of your drone handy in order to register. Learn more about registering your drone.